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P650 APD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,253 mi
Last recorded167,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 APD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 167,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR ROLL BAR LINK MOUNTING BUSHES WORN, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, SLIGHT PLAY IN OS STEERING, FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE.WIPER LINKAGE WORN, UNDERBODY STARTING TO RUST

Pass 17 Jan 2011 162,285 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW, FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 158,231 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 158,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Pass 14 Jan 2009 153,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FLEXI BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 148,097 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.BRAKE PIPES RUSTING.FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTING

Pass 15 Jan 2007 139,811 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P650 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P650 APD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P650 APD registered?

P650 APD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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